Re: Tried something differrent with Cerakote
Thanks Guys, I'm pleased with it. I was hoping for something a little different and I think I got it. Nothing earth shattering but I think it's functional and kinda cool.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jn123</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Phylo that looks good! How would you rate the durability compared to other DIY coatings? Are there any surfaces the stuff wont stick to? </div></div>
The Cerakote seems to be just as durable as KG or Norrell's from my experience but I haven't really done any formal comparison testing. It seems to stick to plastics & rubber pretty well. That Aimpoint cover was coated before I put it on the scope and it didn't flake off so it's at least a little flexible.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Norcal Phoenix</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I know you said you threw it in the oven but did you use the air cure or heat cure? Just wondering how some of your accessories held up to the heat. </div></div>
I used the heat cure but I only baked it at 200*. Everything seemed to hold up fine to that temp. The bulb and switch on the Surefire as well as the flip caps and Aimpoint cover came out fine with no distortion or warping that I can see.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: dmg264</div><div class="ubbcode-body">What about touch up with Cerakote. Can you feather it down if it chips so that you can do a smooth touch up? I have heard that it is very hard and difficult to sand down.
David </div></div>
Can't really answer that one. I haven't tried a touch up with it yet but I don't think it's be a problem. The Cerakote goes on very thin and I don't think you would have to feather it down or sand it to do a touch up.
